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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, &c.,
HEAD QUARTERS ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER STATE OF VIRGINIA,

Richmond, Va., December 26 1865

Capt Stuart Barnes
A.Q.M. & Supt &c

Capt
The Asst Commissioner directs that you order Capt White Asst Supt. to forward without delay to these Hed. Qrs. for trial two Colored men, held by him as prisoners, for stealing horses from a Mr. Thorne of Henrico Co

I am Captain
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt
James A. Bates
Capt & A.A.A.G.